Interview with Animation Creator Junichi Yamamoto [1/3]
No matter how miserable the world might seem, in the end, movies and anime give us hope.
A New Anime Series is the Focus of Attention! Studio Trigger Shares their Thoughts on the Work [2/3]
By now, we have arrived at the point of starting a TV series. In the past two years, we made Inferno Cop and Little Witch Academia, but I think this series will be the real challenge.
A New Anime Series is the Focus of Attention! Studio Trigger Shares Their Thoughts on the Work [1/3]
With the release of the completely original anime Little Witch Academia on YouTube still fresh in memory, Trigger, the animation studio that made the aformentioned anime, has announced that they are currently working on a new anime series.
“Eshi 100 Exhibit ” Showcases 100 Artists’ Beautiful Interpretations of Japan’s Seasons
The event “Eshi 100 Exhibit 03” was held from April 28 to May 6 at the Akihabara UDX Building’s Akiba Square in Tokyo, Japan.
What? You Haven’t Played “Hello Kitty World” Yet?! Create and Visit Your Dream Amusement Park Now!
The dreamy iPhone game app Hello Kitty World allow you to visit and play within the adorable world of Hello Kitty at any time.
“Short Peace,” Katsuhiro Otomo’s First New Anime Work in Nine Years, to Release This Summer!
After nine years since Steamboy, a new anime film by Katsuhiro Otomo, who is known for creating Akira, has been announced.
"Amuroch x Usavich" Frames Are Now Available on Otaku Camera!
On May 20, "Amuroch x Usavich" frames became available on Tokyo Otaku Mode’s free camera app for Android and iOS devices, Otaku Camera.
Former Game Consoles Reborn as Clothes and Bags?! Segakawaii Announcement Event Excites Fans!
In the middle of April, the start of a new licensing brand between Sega, a game company well-known for series such as Sonic and Virtua Fighter, and the popular brand Galaxxxy was announced. The name of this new endeavour is Segakawaii.
Interview with Kenji Kamiyama, Director of the Movie “009 Re:Cyborg” [4/4]
What is the “Angel’s Fossil” that was dug out from the movie?
Completely Immerse Yourself in the World of Manga at Tachikawa Manga Park!
The Tachikawa Manga Park was created with a love of enjoying manga in mind. On March 20, the park opened on the second floor of the Tachikawa Children’s Future Center in Tachikawa, Tokyo.
Ennichisai 2013 to be Held Soon in Indonesia! Japanese Convenience Store Lawson to Participate!
Ennichisai 2013 will be held from May 25-26 at Blok M in Jakarta Selatan, Jakarta, Indonesia.
Interview with Kenji Kamiyama, Director of the Movie “009 Re:Cyborg” [3/4]
If you don’t end it, it won’t start - gazing at the unfinished past.
World-Wide Anticipated “Ghost in the Shell: Arise Border 1: Ghost Pain” Trailer Released!
The new Ghost in the Shell anime film series has kicked off with a trailer!
This Weekend, the Strongest Will Finally Be Decided at the “Arc Revolution Cup”!
“Arc System Works Festival” (also known as “Arc Fes”) is finally drawing near. This beat ‘em up game festival will be held this weekend from May 18-19 in Japan.
Hatsune Miku x Edo x Onsen?! TOM Checks Out the “Spring Oedo Onsen Monogatari Hatsune Miku Festival”
Upon hearing that Oedo Onsen Monogatari was collaborating with the Japanese pop culture icon Hatsune Miku’s song “Senbonzakura,” we went to investigate right away.
A Cute and Cool Character Has Been Born! Famous Anime Studio Collaborates with Singer Namie Amuro
The project “Amuro Meets Tatsunoko” featured the creation of a new character by Tatsunoko Production.
Interview with Kenji Kamiyama, Director of the Movie “009 Re:Cyborg” [2/4]
If the nine scattered heroes joined forces now, what significance would it have?
Life-Size Miku Statue Displayed at Hatsune Miku Illustration and Art Exhibit in Akihabara!
From March 9 to April 7, the “Hatsune Miku Illustration and Art Exhibit feat. Precious Memories” was held at the “Tokyo Anime Center with Aru Aru City” in the Akihabara UDX Building.
Voice Stars Speak Out! Interview with Voice Cast of the Anime "Gargantia on the Verdurous Planet"!
We’ve received comments from the voice cast about the anime and their respective characters.
Use Magic to Hunt Demons! PS Vita Game “Soul Sacrifice” Releases Worldwide
The PS Vita game Soul Sacrifice has finally released worldwide!
Apr 21 2013 08:49
Creator Interview: falmaro [2/2]
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Recently, TOM had the opportunity to interview falmaro, an illustrator and TOM Special Creator.
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Apr 21 2013 08:48
Voice Actor Duo You-Tak II Takes on the Real Escape Game “Escape from the Bookstore Labyrinth”
Do you know what a “Real Escape Game” is? It’s a puzzle game in which participants are locked in a closed space and must rely on hints gathered in the area to solve riddles and escape.
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Apr 21 2013 08:47
Hatsune Miku Cafe to Open for a Limited Time in Roppongi Hills!
This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Mori Art Museum in Roppongi Hills. In commemoration, an exhibit titled “Love Exhibit: The Shape of Love Seen in Art” will be held from April 26 to Sept. 1.
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Apr 21 2013 08:46
Art Made Out of Canned Goods?! Mario Art Wows Attendees at Can-Art Event in Canada
Every year, an event that showcases can-art called “Canstruction” takes place in Calgary, Canada.
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Apr 21 2013 08:45
Serialization of Mari Yamazaki’s Newest Work “Steve Jobs” Begins!
On March 25, Mari Yamazaki, original author of the manga Thermae Romae, launched her new work Steve Jobs in the May 2013 issue of Kiss.
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Apr 21 2013 08:44
New G-Class Monsters and G-Class Fields Appear in “Monster Hunter Frontier G”!
On April 17, Capcom released Monster Hunter Frontier G, the follow up to Monster Hunter Frontier Online.
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Apr 20 2013 12:43
Ikenotaira Hotel Features Rooms Themed After “Pretty Cure”!
Rooms themed after Doki Doki! Precure are now available at the popular Lake Shirakaba resort in Nagano Prefecture, Shirakaba Hotel Ikenotaira.
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Apr 20 2013 12:38
TOM Interviews Female Plastic Modeler Tomoe Ogoshi [3/3]
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They say all good things must come to an end, and the same is true for our time with the talented Tomoe Ogoshi, a leader in the world of Japanese plastic models.
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Apr 20 2013 12:33
Creator Interview: falmaro [1/2]
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Recently, we interviewed falmaro, a TOM Special Creator whose exquisite art will leave you speechless. Read on for the interview!
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Apr 20 2013 12:32
Limited “Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods” Officially Licensed Wrist Watch Releases!
Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods released in theaters on March 30. In commemoration of this long-awaited film, an officially licensed chronograph wrist watch has been released.
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